This month, we’re celebrating the greatest new restaurants that have popped up in 417-land since early 2011.

This month, we’re celebrating the greatest new restaurants that have popped up in 417-land since early 2011. Over the course of the past year and a half, we’ve seen the arrival of our region’s first creperie, a new Southern food venue, an upscale take on New Mexican cuisine from a seasoned restaurant pro and so much more. From quick-casual Korean food that always delights to an upscale eatery in Branson that flaunts local flavors and great wine, the restaurant scene in 417-land has been blossoming. Read on to learn about the tastiest new flavors and the men and woman who create them.